Calibration workstation

Product Overview

Turnkey calibration laboratory setup and training program for pyranometers and reference sensors. The service covers technical planning, laboratory design, procedures, documentation and hands-on calibration practice. Configurations are adapted for indoor, outdoor or hybrid calibration workflows to meet traceability and reproducibility requirements.

What the Service Includes

• Calibration principles and practical methods
• Indoor and outdoor calibration workflows
• Laboratory layout planning
• Equipment selection and supply
• Traceability and documentation management
• Data collection and calibration certificate preparation
• Good practices for repeatable results
• Operational guidance for daily laboratory use

Provided Material for Indoor Calibration Setup

• Reference Equipment: Calibrated reference sensor traceable to ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory — optional, purchasable by customer
• Light Source: Class AAA sun simulator per IEC 60904-9 — provided by BallastCo
• Mechanical System: Sensor delivery mechanism — provided by BallastCo
• Data Acquisition: Datalogger — optional, purchasable by customer
• Software: Data acquisition and calibration/certificate generation software — provided by BallastCo
• Training & Know-How: 3-day theoretical and hands-on training — provided by BallastCo
• Application Coverage: Pyranometer and irradiance/reference sensor calibration — scope customizable

Provided Material for Alternative Indoor/Customized Setup

• Reference Equipment: Calibrated reference sensor traceable to ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory — optional, purchasable by customer
• Mechanical System: Customized sensor calibration stand — provided by BallastCo
• Data Acquisition: Datalogger — optional, purchasable by customer
• Software: Data acquisition and certificate preparation software — provided by BallastCo
• Training & Know-How: 3-day theoretical and hands-on training — provided by BallastCo
• Application Coverage: Pyranometer and irradiance/reference sensor calibration — scope customizable

International Standards Used

• ISO 9847:2023 — pyranometer calibration methodologies
• IEC 60904-2:2023 — photovoltaic reference device requirements
• IEC 60904-4:2019 — reference solar device specifications
• IEC 60904-9:2020 — solar simulator classification (Class AAA)
• ISO/IEC 17025:2017 — laboratory competence, traceability and documentation

Options for Indoor and Outdoor Calibration

Indoor setups rely on a sun simulator, sensor delivery device, datalogger and calibration software. Outdoor calibrations use custom mounting systems and natural sunlight procedures. Final configuration is defined according to application, available space and target uncertainties.

BallastCo Lab. Equipment for the Program

• Class AAA sun simulator (for indoor setups)
• Sensor delivery device / customizable calibration stand
• Datalogger and acquisition software (datalogger optional)
• Calibration and certificate generation/printing software (ISO/IEC 17025 oriented)
• Custom-made mounting systems for outdoor calibration

Training Location

• ArGesim production facility in Türkiye
• Customer facilities / on-site at customer premises

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is a pyranometer and reference cell calibration laboratory? — A facility able to calibrate solar irradiance sensors with reproducible accuracy.
Q2. What equipment is required for a calibration laboratory? — Reference sensor, sun simulator, mounting, datalogging, calibration software and certificate generator are typical.
Q3. Can we make our own calibration laboratory? — Yes. Guidance is provided for planning and equipping a pyranometer and reference cell calibration laboratory.
Q4. Is this a pure training service? — Not always. It can include equipment selection and supply, lab setup, and documentation preparation.
Q5. Is calibration performed in indoor and outdoor conditions? — Yes. Indoor uses artificial light sources; outdoor uses natural sunlight and mounting setups.
Q6. Which international standards apply? — ISO 9847, IEC 60904-2, IEC 60904-4, IEC 60904-9 and ISO/IEC 17025.
Q7. Do you prepare our laboratory for ISO/IEC 17025? — Preparation of calibration and traceability documentation and certificate generation is among possible tasks.
Q8. Is it possible to utilize my laboratory equipment? — Yes, if equipment satisfies technical requirements.
Q9. Where can training take place? — ArGesim premises in Türkiye or on-site at the customer facility.
Q10. How can we begin the calibration lab project? — Start by informing us about your application, calibration scope, existing equipment and preferred indoor/outdoor setting.

Technical Specifications

• Service type: Turnkey calibration laboratory setup and training for pyranometers and reference sensors
• Training duration: 3-day theoretical and hands-on course
• Indoor equipment: Class AAA sun simulator (IEC 60904-9), sensor delivery mechanism / calibration stand
• Data acquisition: Datalogger (optional) and acquisition software (provided)
• Software: Calibration and certificate creation/printing software designed to meet ISO/IEC 17025 documentation needs
• Reference equipment: Calibrated reference sensor traceable to ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories (optional)
• Application coverage: Pyranometer and irradiance/reference sensor calibration (scope customizable)
• Standards compliance: ISO 9847:2023, IEC 60904-2:2023, IEC 60904-4:2019, IEC 60904-9:2020, ISO/IEC 17025:2017
• Training locations: ArGesim production facility (Türkiye) or customer premises